Panama - Mammals of the Canopy Tower

Tour Code: PAN02

An 11-day, 2-centre wildlife holiday to the rainforests of Soberanía National Park (based at the world-famous Canopy Tower) and El Valle in the foothills of Central Panama, in search of the exciting mammals and birds which live in the region.

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£3,995 (Inc flights)
Land only price from
£3,195
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Highlights

Summary

Summary

Panama is home to over 200 species of mammals and some of them, such as sloths, anteaters and tapirs will be well known to the Western naturalist. This holiday offers a chance to see these, as well as some that are less well known including Tayra, grisons, solenodons, and bats that make tents! We’ll be based for a week in the world-famous Canopy Tower at tree-top level, with 360° views over the canopy and a chance to observe many otherwise elusive canopy mammals. Mammal-watching will be our main focus, but Panama also offers some of the best birdwatching in Central America, including trogons, motmots and tanagers.

  • Howlers, capuchins, spider monkeys & Geoffroy’s Tamarin
  • Armadillos, 3 species of sloth, coatis, Silky Anteater & Agouti
  • Nocturnal mammals such as Western Night Monkey & Kinkajou
  • A wealth of canopy birds: jacamars, puffbirds, manakin leks & antbirds
  • Hummingbirds at feeders, including White-necked Jacobin & more
  • Visit to Barro Colorado Island & the Panama Canal
  • Neotropical reptiles, plus hear about conservation of the Golden Frog
  • Led by expert local naturalist guides

Grading

This is a traditional lodge-based birding tour with no strenuous walking involved, although some trails at El Valle are steep and can be slippery.

Panama is well known for offering some of the best birdwatching in Central America, but it is also home to over 200 species of mammal — from sloths and anteaters, to tapirs and Kinkajous! On this new tour we’sll spend an entire week residing at tree-top level in the world famous Canopy Tower, an excellent vantage point for seeing a wide range of mammals, including Mantled Howler Monkey, Nine-banded Long-nosed Armadillo, White-nosed Coati, Silky Anteater, Agouti and White-faced Capuchins to name but a few. The main viewing deck offers superb 360? views over the canopy and the chance to observe exciting and otherwise elusive canopy species. Although mammal watching will be our focus, the surrounding rainforest offers some superb Neotropical birdwatching, including trogons, motmots, jacamars, puffbirds, manakins, antbirds and tanagers. Panama really is a naturalist’s paradise and all around us there are surprises in store: Tayras and grisons, soledons and opossums ? and bats that make tents!

DETAILED INFORMATION
Itinerary

Outline Itinerary

Day 1
In flight to Panama City; Canopy Tower
Day 2
Semaphore Hill & Ammo Pond
Day 3
Pipeline Road & Summit Gardens
Day 4
Plantation Trail & Old Gamboa Road
Day 5
Lake Gatun & Gamboa Wildlife Sanctuary
Day 6
Metropolitan Natural Park & Panama Canal
Day 7
Discovery Centre & Pipeline Road
Day 8/9
Canopy Lodge, El Valle de Anton
Day 10
El Valle/In flight
Day 11
London
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What's Included

What's Included?

  • Flights
  • Accommodation: The Canopy Tower is a converted former radar and look out tower. See full tour itinerary for detailed information on accommodation.
  • Food: All included within the cost of the tour.
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Dates & Prices

Dates & Prices

2025

Departures Availability Cost
Fri 9th May – Mon 19th May 6 £3,995
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Land only cost:
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£3,195
Thu 3rd Jul – Sun 13th Jul SPACES £4,195
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Flights:
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Flights are included in the tour cost
Regional Departures:
On certain tours it is possible to depart from a regional airport (rather than London). If a regional departure is possible, we indicate that here.
Regional Departures are available. Call 01962733051
Land only cost:
The "Land Only" cost is the tour price you will pay if you choose to arrange your own flights/transport.
£3,295

2026

Departures Availability Cost
Sun 10th May – Wed 20th May SPACES £4,195
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Flights:
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Flights are included in the tour cost
Regional Departures:
On certain tours it is possible to depart from a regional airport (rather than London). If a regional departure is possible, we indicate that here.
Regional Departures are available. Call 01962733051
Land only cost:
The "Land Only" cost is the tour price you will pay if you choose to arrange your own flights/transport.
£3,395
Wed 1st Jul – Sat 11th Jul SPACES £4,195
Book Tour Show Details
Flights:
Most Naturetrek tours include flight costs ex-UK. If flights are not included, we indicate that here.
Flights are included in the tour cost
Regional Departures:
On certain tours it is possible to depart from a regional airport (rather than London). If a regional departure is possible, we indicate that here.
Regional Departures are available. Call 01962733051
Land only cost:
The "Land Only" cost is the tour price you will pay if you choose to arrange your own flights/transport.
£3,395 
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